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Test Code HBEL Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Screen, Blood

Additional Codes

LAB288

Methodology

Method: Capillary Electrophoresis identification and distribution of hemoglobin fractions.

 

Includes: Confirmation with hemoglobin S solubility test or acid hemoglobin electrophoresis, if indicated.

 

Interpretation by a pathologist.

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: >50% Full

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Tuesday and Thursday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83020  

Please Note: Additional CPT and professional fee for pathologist’s interpretation may be applied.